[Ppnews] Father of former Black Panther inmate held at Angola prison dies

[Political Prisoner News]

Father of former Black Panther inmate held at Angola prison dies
by carrie reichardt ( <mailto:info at freezulu.co.uk>info [at] freezulu.co.uk )
Monday Mar 30th, 2009 3:29 PM


The father of Angola prison inmate and former Black Panther Kenny 
'Zulu' Whitmore has passed away after he suffered fatal injuries when 
his clothing caught fire from a heater, leaving much of his body 
badly burned. He died four days after the tragic accident, on March 13.

The charismatic 84-year-old had recently visited Zulu at Angola. He 
will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends.
Zulu was denied the opportunity of attending his father's funeral on 
the basis that he is held in CCR. Solitary Confinement, although 
others held there have been allowed to attend family funerals in the past.

Zulu commented "The have the nerve to call me a criminal, but what 
could be more criminal than to deny another human being the 
opportunity to say good-bye to his last living parent"

Zulu, meanwhile, released a statement prior to his father's death 
about fellow inmate Albert Woodfox, one of the 'Angola 3', who had 
his conviction overturned in a federal court last year but who 
remains in prison awaiting release.

"I am very happy that Albert is getting his day in court. I wish 
justice to prevail. Given the nature of the Louisiana judicial 
system, it is going to be a tough fight but this time the evidence 
will bear out the truth. After 36 years of solitary confinement and 
36 years of innocence, Albert will soon return to his family and 
friends. Although I will miss him because he has been my brother, my 
comrade and friend, I know that when he is out, he can shed light on 
innocent, political prisoners that are being held behind enemy lines 
and he will rejoin with Robert King to continue our struggle.

Power to the people! Free the Angola 3! Free Zulu and all political 
prisoners."

Please send cards of support to:
Kenny Zulu Whitmore
#86468 CCR, Upper C#11
LA State Prison
Angola
LA 70712
USA

For more information go to; 
<http://www.freezulu.co.uk>http://www.freezulu.co.uk and 
<http://www.myspace.com/freezulu>http://www.myspace.com/freezulu
http://www.freezulu.co.uk




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